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Korean Barbecue Sauce
Korean Barbecue Sauce by Lee Kum Kee provides 167 kcal per 100 g, with 30.6 g of sugars and 2.8 g of protein. That is 210% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Groceries category. Contains: gluten, sesame seeds, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 Tbsp (36 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 167 kcal | 60 kcal | 194 −14% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 12.8 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.4 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 38.9 g | 14 g | 5% | 16.1 +141% |
| Total sugars | 30.6 g | 11 g | 9.8 +210% | |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 1 g | 2% | 2.8 |
| Salt | 7.9 g | 2.8 g | 5.9 +34% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59927 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
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Ingredients
Water, sugar, soy sauce (water, salt, soybeans, wheat flour), salt, caramel color, dehydrated garlic, yeast extract (yeast extract, maltodextrin, salt, sugar), sesame oil, onion powder, modified corn starch, xanthan gum. sesame seeds, citric acid, ginger powder.
- Allergens
- GlutenSesame seedsSoybeans
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 2 Tbsp (36 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0078895129816
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Korean Barbecue Sauce?
Korean Barbecue Sauce contains 167 kcal per 100 g and about 60 kcal per serving (2 Tbsp (36 g)).
How much sugar is in Korean Barbecue Sauce?
Korean Barbecue Sauce has 30.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Korean Barbecue Sauce healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Korean Barbecue Sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
What allergens does Korean Barbecue Sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Sesame seeds, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 15, 2022. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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